My mobility scooter has been a game-changer for me. Firstly, I love the reactions I get from people when I ride it around. Some are surprised to see me cruising around at what they perceive to be a high speed, while others simply can't stop staring. The best … [Read more...] about My Speed Wheels
The Pensioner Life
Hello Possums
I share my garden and rooftop with possums. A family of possums. A tribe of possums. Not surprising with the Merri Creek behind me and the 21 km of parkland and bush trail. Perfect for our little furry friends. Nowhere near perfect for me. But I'm the interloper, the … [Read more...] about Hello Possums
Jars, Bottles and Bright Shiny Things
Beautiful jar, isn't it?That once led some divine quince jam from the Jam Lady I discovered some time back and that's another good thing thing about Jam Lady Jam, you can reuse jars easily. No more soaking and scrubbing labels off -throwing them out in fury The … [Read more...] about Jars, Bottles and Bright Shiny Things
Knitting for Stressed Penguins
Alfred says that the secret to a long life is simply “waking up every morning”. Deep, Alfie, deep. I appreciate waking up every morning too. It was about 80 years ago when the great-great-grandfather's sister-in-law handed him a pair of knitting needles and some wool … [Read more...] about Knitting for Stressed Penguins
National Photographic Portrait Prize
If a picture can speak a thousand words, some faces tell a thousand stories - like the face of Jack Charles. Jack Charles is a member of the stolen generation, taken from his mother in 1943 when he was four months old and raised in the Box Hill Boys School, growing … [Read more...] about National Photographic Portrait Prize
Geeky Granny
This is my friend, Joan, who hit a star role in her local newspaper. And so she should! Not enough attention is given to the fact that we Seniors are as web-savvy as our grandkids, if not more so. More and more of us are getting around the social media too. Laurel … [Read more...] about Geeky Granny
Pensioners and Police Clash
Greek Pensioners have more guts than my compatriots. Angry Pensioner Protesters clash with police in Greece. I don't blame them. … [Read more...] about Pensioners and Police Clash
Let’s go Dancing
After I mentioned the Playgrounds for Pensioners that are popping up all over the place, I received a charming letter from Frank, who would like to take me dancing. I may not be up to my old dancing style, Frank, indeed if I can even make it onto the dance floor, but … [Read more...] about Let’s go Dancing